- Product group:
- IT programmes
- Kilns and silos
Grain Dryer Digitalisation EIP-hanke, Innovaatiotori
- Booth:
- 1d5
Bringing grain dryers into the 21st century
Many grain dryers in use today were built 10-20 years ago. While these older systems generally perform well, they lack the efficiency and benefits of modern technology. By digitizing these dryers at a low cost, operators can gain greater flexibility and significantly reduce drying costs. Batch dryers, in particular, benefit from this upgrade, as operators often have to guess when a batch is ready.
We have developed a new technology that collects temperature data from the dryer and uses AI to analyze previous drying cycles. This allows us to accurately predict when a batch will be ready, making the drying process more efficient and precise. The dryer’s control box connects to a server where data is processed and analyzed, saving energy and giving farmers more control and accuracy in managing their drying operations.
This smart management system reduces the workload for dryer operators and enables savings on inputs like fuel, gas, and electricity. By optimizing the drying process, it also improves the preservation and marketability of farmers’ crops.
Project location: Estonia and Latvia
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+327 5373 1509
This project is through the ”Support for the development of new products, practices, processes, and technologies” subsection of measure 16, ”Cooperation,” under the Estonian Rural Development Plan 2014–2020.